Her Slant, Finely

A new blog written by a health librarian working towards an MA in Librarianship. I'm brand new to all things CPD, reflection and blogging so hoping to learn a lot by writing my thoughts/actions online.

 

 

unlicensedlibrarian

New blog written by an unqualified (but not for long) information specialist working in a corporate law firm. Posts will focus on cpd and the use of news and current awareness in a corporate environment.

 

 

101 Tips for School Librarians

A blog from Donald McLean, Learning Technologies Manager at Perth College.  His aim is to give  tips on various topics for librarians coming into the school library setting, with the tips "split roughly into three categories: traditional skills, CPD and new technologies." He reached his 101 tips target on 18 April 2008 and has not posted since.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

A Lass in Libraryland

Blog of Scarpagirl, Librarian at a specialist conservatoire in an HEI.  Also on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/scarpagirl

 

 

Alice in Libraryland

New blog written by an MSc Information Science student currently working in an academic library. Posts are likely to reflect the author's interests in information literacy, enquiry services and social media.

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

Anabel's Children's Literature Blog

Blog of Anabel Marsh, who is responsible for Children's Literature at Jordanhill Library, University of Strathclyde. Her blog "features news about children's literature both in our collection and in general", and has lots of regular postings on these topics.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Anne R

Blog created for 23 Things project.

 

 

Autology: John Dale's Blog

Blog of John Dale, Information Technology Services staff at Warwick University. Blogging mainly about technology.

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

Bad Librarianship Now!

Appears to be a librarian (probably) based in Belfast. Posts about " about comics, movies, music, TV, and even occasionally books and librarianship." Posting very frequently, often multiple times per day.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Batty Librarian

A blog from a library manager in a public sector organisation in England with previous experience at a patent firm, a parliamentary library and a school library. Aim of the blog is to "create lots of useful pages which I can use to find information quicky and easily but also help others with any tips, reviews and resources I find".

Previously blogged as a school librarian at http://battylibrarian.blogspot.com/

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/CeriClark

(Visited 7 December 2009)

 

 

~Behind the Bookshelves~

This blog is home to informal thoughts, musings and general chatter about school libraries. Cara Clarke is a chartered librarian working in a secondary school in the West Midlands. She is also on the editorial panel for Cilip's Gazette / Update magazines.

(Visited 15 March 2010)

 

 

Bethan's Information Professional Blog

New blog, launched October 2009. Bethan states that "posts should be vaguely information/library/archives based, but they could come anywhere in that fairly broad spectrum"

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/bethanar

(Visited 7 October 2009)

 

 

Bexley Blogbrary

'Part blog, part library, with a passion for books and a soft, fruity flavour." This blog is maintained by one of Bexley Library Service's librarians. Launched May 2010.

 

 

Book Talk Bournemouth

Blog of Vicki Goldie, Reader Develoment Librarian in Bournemouth. Each post generally consists of a helpful, short book review of adult fiction and non-fiction titles.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Brown Suga

Blogs about the 23 Things Programme

 

 

Buns! Blankets! Bears!

Blog of Damyanti Patel, eLibrary Manager at Birmingham City University, Library and Learning Resources. Damyanti posts about electronic resources in an academic library context, Web 2.0 technologies, and reports on events she has attended.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/damyantipatel

(Visited 2 November 2009)

 

 

Careers 2.0

Blog of Helen Curry, Careers Information Officer with Responsibility for Online Resources at The Careers Group, University of London. Posts about using web 2.0 to deliver and market library and information services to HE students and graduates in an increasingly digital age for careers information.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/helencurry

(Visited 06 July 2010)

 

 

Carroll's Cabinet

The Cabinet of Curosities from Donna Carroll, Academic Services Development Manager at the University of Warwick Library.  This has started as a "23 Things" blog but may evolve into something more once the 23 Things course is over.  Donna heads up the research and development activities of the Academic Services Division at the University Library which involves exploring web 2.0 tools, e-learning packages and supporting the activities across the division.  Also on Twitter at:  http://twitter.com/PhysicsDonut

(Shared on 4th March 2011)

 

 

The Cat's Eye: Musings on Information and Life

If you can't beat 'em join 'em! I am an information professional and I've started this blog for various reasons including to work towards my CILIP Revalidation (there are so many Chartership blogs out there so want to be a bit different!) and also for random musings on what I come across in this journey called "life".

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Clari's Blog

Blog of Clari Hunt, Learning and Teaching Librarians at The Open University, the blog "covers subjects like web2.0, library2.0, the future of academic libraries, science, distance learning, elearning, and whatever else I feel like." Blog moved in 2009 (previous blog).

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/clarileia

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Chuukaku.com

The blog of Katie Fraser, going all the way from her graduate traineeship, via her librarianship qualification, to her current librarian post. Blogging approximately twice a month, with detailed posts.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/katie_fraser

(Visited 10 March 2011)

 

 

Christina Harbour

The personal blog of Christina Harbour, Subject Librarian at Writtle College in Essex. Her blog includes general library information, conference visits and completing her Chartership portfolio.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/tinalpool

 

 

David Viner's blog

Personal blog of David Viner, Assistant Librarian at Solihull Libraries, Vice Chair of CILIP West Midlands, and Editor of Open Access (CILIP WM's journal). David blogs about libraries and their use of Web 2.0 technologies. Blog moved in Dec 2009 (previous blog).

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/davidviner

(Visited 27 July 2009)

 

 

Dents in the Damage...

Lex Rigby's personal blog about libraries, librarianship, marine conservation/science, web 2.0 and veganism (although you might find the odd snippet totally off topic e.g. the art of trepanning - yes really). It also includes occasional technology reviews, crochet/knitting patterns, holiday snaps and cats.

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/lexrigby

(Visited 30 June 2010)

 

 

Digitalist

Personal blog written by a Senior Information Librarian at a business school within a large UK University. Regular posts about getting the most out of web tools and the digital environment. Blog moved in August 2009 (previous blog).

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/ekcragg

(Visited 30 April 2009)

 

 

Dumpling in a Hanky

Blog of Jennie, Assistant Librarian at a commercial law firm in Edinburgh. Regular postings on library, Scots law and Web 2.0 topics.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jaffne

(Visited 13 June 2011)

 

 

Dukedom Large Enough

Blog by David Parkes: "University Librarian and IT Manager at Staffordshire University about change, IT, libraries, technology & learning - about watching briefs and awareness of emerging technologies and trends - all the stuff I need to know..."

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Engineering & Information Sciences at Middlesex University

A subject blog by Nazlin Bhimani and Vanessa Hill, the liaison librarian team supporting the School of Engineering & Information Sciences (EIS) at Middlesex University. The blog informs EIS students and staff on current awareness issues and new resources acquired by the library.  Updates are also posted on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/eislibrarian

(Visited 4th May 2010)

 

 

eLearning Stuff 

Blog of James Clay, ILT and Learning Resources Manager at Gloucestershire College. Blogging about e-learning and technology.

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

First Person Narrative

Blog of Anne Welsh, "lecturer in library & information studies with a background working in law and health libraries." The blog collates her "books, articles and conference papers, and includes posts on RDA, MARC and Knowldege Organisation, as well as information studies more widely"  

Also on Twitter at: http://annewelsh.wordpress.com/

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

For Your I.A.s Only

A dramatic exposé of the dark, dramatic and high-octane thrill-ride that is working within the world of Academic Libraries. 

 

 

Further Musings of a Librarian

Personal blog of a bookmouse who likes libraries, but dislikes the white bits of scrambled egg :)

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

Ginettelib

Personal blog of Ginette Doyle, Librarian of Cheltenham College about her work, the process for the School Librarian of the Year Award and about working as Chair of the School Library Association.

 

 

Girl in the Moon

'A blog about libraries and other things', by a Cambridge librarian working in special collections and outreach, set up as part of the Cambridge University 23 Things programme. Postings about Web 2.0 tools, the CILIP Chartership process, and other library- and/or Cambridge-related topics.

Also on twitter at: http://twitter.com/Girlinthe

(Visited 6 July 2010)

 

Girl meets Library 

Personal blog pondering on experiences in first professional post.

 

GSO

The blog of Gareth, "who works for a public library in the UK. He is also the editor and admin. for Library Web, a news ticker site for library staff in the UK."

Frequent postings on library issues, social media, and whatever else catches his attention.

Also on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/libraryweb

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Graduate Librarian

Blog detailing the thoughts and experiences of a graduate trainee librarian. Frequent blog posts about professional issues, particularly those affecting new professionals, as well as more personal reflective posts.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/theatregrad

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

HannahWhaley.com - Education, Research, Technology

"Hannah Whaley works in the University of Dundee’s Library and Learning Centre. She specialises in system design, service development and innovation within HE teaching and research...This blog represents a chance to reflect publicly on the projects, scenarios and technologies that I come into contact with through my work."

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/hannahwhaley

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

The Hobbit Hole

Blog of Annie Johnson, a Library Assistant working in Cambridge, and Library School student at UCL. Blogging about my progress! Also on Twitter at @Annie_Bob

 

 

Ian Snowley's Weblog

Ian is a well known academic librarian in London who also has close ties with CILIP, and is Head of Higher Education at the British Library. His weblog is an interesting mixture of professional and personal news. 

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Information Takes Over

Blog of Tim Hodson, Stock Office at Herefordshire Libraries.

(Visited 17 July 2009) 

 

 

Infogeek.org

Blog of a "’twenty-something newly qualified librarian/information professional in the UK with a special interest in technology issues. I’m also a musician, a web geek, and an amateur cook!" Reasonably new blog, with a very useful recent (March 2008) posting on free resources for LIS research.

(Visited 23 April 2008)

(Not available 23 May 2009)

 

Info Junkie

Sarah Washford's blog. She says of herself "I'm not a qualified librarian but I work in a public library in the UK and hope to be a real librarian when I grow up." Intermittent postings.

(Visited 23 April 2008, moved 27 April 2008)

 

 

Info Junkie

As above. Previously blogging on Blogger and now migrated to Wordpress, with accompanying address change.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/swashford

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

info NeoGnostic

Chris Armstrong's blog. Described as "iNG is a blog for 'new' thoughts about the information society - including librarianship, knowledge management, information architecture, content management, collection management - with an emphasis on electronic resources. Also about professional issues, often with a slant towards (perhaps that should be 'tilt at') CILIP and the profession." Posting 2 to 4 times a month.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/chrisinwales

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Information Literacy

Sheila Webber and Stuart Boon jointly author this weblog which provides news and reports about information literacy around with world. It has been available for over 3 years and is very regularly updated.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Information Literacy meets Web 2.0

Blog of Peter Godwin, a librarian in St. Albans. He posted regularly on information literacy and Web 2.0 topics, but shut the blog down on 2 April 2008, and moved to a new group blog at Information Literacy meets Library 2.0., contributed to by a number of authors of the book of the same name.

Peter Godwin also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/touchthecloud

Jo Parker also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jep24

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Information Overlord

Blog of Scott Vine, Senior Information Officer with a London law firm. Regular posts on library, advertising, freedom of information, legal and Web 2.0 topics.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/iOverlord

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Information Professional

Blog of Michael Hopwood, recently qualified information professional, working in an academic library and using his blog for "recording my reflections on working in the multifarious information profession(s)" Launched 21 December 2008.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/m_hopwood

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Information Twist

Blog of Gary Green, with frequent posts on "data fiddling" as well as general posts about libraries and information.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/garygre

(Visited 4 March 2010)

 

 

In Louis' Wake

A librarian in Livingston, Scotland, Jazzbaby3 blogs on films, environmental issues and her life.

(Visited 26 June 2009)

 

 

Jess's Blog
Blog of Jess, random library thoughts and reports from conferences etc. from a library person based in the West Midlands. 

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jess_humphreys

 

 

Joeyanne Libraryanne

Blog of Jo Alcock, an academic librarian studying for MSc Information and Library Studies via distance learning, and focusing on technology developments, marketing and enhancing academic library services. Regular posting and commentary on library issues, and occasional user reviews of technology.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/joeyanne

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

John Wright: research support librarian

John Wright blogs about life as a Research Support Librarian within the library service of the University of Wales, Bangor. Good practice and resource sharing in user education, as well as general updates.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

A Lass in Libraryland

Scarpagirl is an academic librarian/infomaniac @ a specialist conservatoire, big on access by whatever means. 

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/scarpagirl

 

L-Space Lab Bench 

Sarah Stewart's blog about experiences working first as a Graduate Library Trainee, then a Library Assistant at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. Includes visits to notable libraries, the Oxford 23 Things programme, and various library and information science articles of interest. Interested in information literacy and research support in the biosciences and the impact of Open Access publishing on scientific research.

Also on Twitter as @BioStew

 

Lateralist

A blog for Peter Larkin, Philosophy and Literature Librarian at the University of Warwick. 

http://larkinlateralist.blogspot.com/

(Visited 8 March 2011)

 

Laura's Dark Archive

Laura Wilkinson is the librarian at a college library which is part of the University of Oxford.  She is passionately keen on information skills teaching and empowering library users to be able to navigate their physical and electronic library effectively.  She blogs about developments in her library and explains some of the traditions and vocabulary that are peculiar to Oxford.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/laurajwilkinson

 

 

Le Librarian

British librarian/s, who blog their "thoughts and so on relating to the profession of librarianship. Not as boring as it sounds.... Promise. :-)"

(visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Learning Technobrarian

Blog of Keren Mills, who is responsible for the Digilab at the Open University. Learning Technobrarian is Keren's personal blog to discuss educational technologies, how they may impact libraries, as well as recording her professional development.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/Mirya

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

The Librain

The blog of the school librarian at The Dixie Grammar School in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Posts cover developments and musings about the future of school libraries.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/The_Librain

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Librarian Identity

Written by Emma Woods, Academic Liaison Librarian at the University of Westminster, and Marketing Officer for CILIP CSG Information Literacy Group.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/woodsemma 

(Visited 16 December 2010)

 

Librarian Reflections

Reflections on topical library issues and the author's continuing professional development as a librarian in the UK academic library sector. By a librarian working in a West Country HE library. Ooh arr. Also on Twitter http://twitter.com/tixylix.   T

(Visited 6 July 2010)

 

 

Librarians on the Loose

Blog written by Emma Illingworth and Sarah Jison, both librarians at the University of Brighton. Emma and Sarah share their experiences of working in an academic library, and also include reflective posts of their Chartership activities (blog also included in Chartership blogs). Frequent postings about user education, customer service, and visits to other libraries and events.

Emma is also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/wigglesweets

Sarah is also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/sarahjison

(Visited 2 November 2009)

 

 

Librarians with lives

Post-Chartership librarian experiencing a professional crisis seeks like-minded individuals for guest posting, co-editing and professional networking opportunities. Anything you say may be used in a revalidation document. Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jwo79

 

 

Libraries in the NHS

"Ben Toth's notebook on libraries, informatics and electronic patient records 2.0" Frequent postings.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Library Cauldron

A librarian-in-training's mixing pot of thoughts - the blog of Lizzie Atkinson, graduate library trainee at Radcliffe Science Library, Oxford University.  Also on twitter @library_lizzie

 

 

Library etc.

Blog of Neil Stewart, law librarian at a law school in central London. Covers "Web 2.0, libraries, probably some obscure music and films, general thoughts", with a couple of posts a month on these topics.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Library Girl knits!

Craft / knitting based blog of a UK librarian.

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

Library Kelpie

Blog covering personal progress (or at times lack of it) through UoW 23 Things programme. Invite only viewing.

Also on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/lindsmgreen

 

Library Marketing Toolkit

Blog covering practical steps to market public, academic and special libraries, written by Ned Potter. Also on Twitter: @libmarketing.

 

Library of Digress

Blog of Christine Rooney-Browne, a PhD researcher based within the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.  Christine blogs about issues related to public libraries in the 21st century; social value, library 2.0, web 2.0, web 3.0, social media, marketing, management, conferences, evaluations, benchmarking...  Regularly updated.

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/crooneybrowne

(Visited 15 September 2009)

 

 

Library Pie

Personal blog of Meg Westbury, library projects officer at Cambridge Judge Business School, which explores how to use new media and social technology to enhance and change library services.

Also on Twitter at:  http://twitter.com/meg_librarian

 

Library Research Support 

Blog maintained by Jenny Delasalle, Academic Support Manager (Research) at the University of Warwick Library. Explores new areas where librarians can support researchers, including bibliometrics, getting published, profile websites for researchers, etc

 

Librarytwopointzero

Recently graduated UK librarian, living, working and blogging in London, currently working in a research library. Focussing on libraries and Web 2.0, regular posts and lots of links!

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Libreaction

Blog written by Andy Priestner, head librarian at Judge Business School (Cambridge University). His blog "aims to highlight and comment upon day-to-day operational concerns, review and digest training and conference sessions and examine the state of business librarianship as a whole". New blog, started in May 09.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PriestLib

(Visited 14 May 09) 

 

 

Lisa's training blog

A librarian reflects on her attempts to improve her training skills. (Lisa Jeskins has worked at MMU Library, Dubai Women's College Library, the Equal Opportunities Commission and is now working as the Promotions and Outreach officer at Mimas.)

 

 

Lore Librarian

An Information Officer in London, Lore Librarian blogs on "library, law-library, web stuff, 2.0, and other random wafflings." Regular round ups of library, technical, law and just generally interesting "stuff" in "Interesting Things of The Week" posts. Blog moved in July 2009 (previous blog).

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/lorelibrarian

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Mark Hepworth's Blog

A member of staff at the Department of Information Science at Loughborough University, the blog is mainly about the "area of information literacy which focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with effective independent learning and knowledge creation.". Launched on 12th June 2008.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Matt Durant

Blog of Digital Resources Librarian at Bath Spa University, Matt Durant. The blog is for subscribers to "keep up with my professional thoughts, contact me, download my CV, or access either of the two websites I run"

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

Meeting on the ledge (or why I don't get out much...)

Blog of Ian Haydock, covering "libraries, Library 2.0, Web 2.0 (whatever that is!) and other topics of less work-based interest."

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

Melon the Librarian 

A blog by Helen Westwood who is the Subject Librarian for Undergraduates at Cass Business School and blogs about social media, information literacy and some random things too.

 

Mining For Information

Librarian until recently employed as a solo librarian in the oil and gas sector, currently seeking new employment.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

missrachelsmith

A blog written by Rachel Smith, part of the academic liaison team in a North East university library. Rachel's blog documents her professional development activities as she works towards CILIP Chartership, as well as discussing broader issues about libraries and information management. 

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/missrachelsmith

(Visited 7 January 2011)

 

 

The Mongoose Librarian

Blog written by Emma Coonan - "Your local friendly Librarian Goddess, care of Cambridge University Library." Currently blogging as part of Cambridge's 23 Things project.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/LbrGoddess

(Visited 4 June 2010)

 

 

More 23 things

Blog written by William Peaden - Metadata muse at Warwick University, blogging for Warwick 23 Things

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/will_peaden

(Visited 29 Feb 2011)

 

 

Multi-faceted

Blog of Edith, who is a "music librarian with an interest in geekery and in promoting the information profession’s importance in modern society".

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/wiilassie

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Musings of a Medical Librarian 

Blog of Isla Kuhn, Reader Services Librarian at Cambridge University Medical Library. Created as part of Cambridge 23Things project, but covering broader professional subjects of librarianship from an HE / Medical / NHS perspective.

Also on twitter at http://twitter.com/ilk21

(visited 5th July 2010)

 

 

My:self-archive

Blog of Kara Jones, Research Publications Librarian at the University of Bath. The blog covers institutional repositories, self-archiving, open access and libraries, charting the progress of the development of the repository, as well as general postings on topical issues.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

Also blogging institutionally at University of Bath Library: Science News

 

 

The Neon Librarian

Blog created by Jennifer Yellin - charting my experiences as a new library professional.

Also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jenniferyellin

 

 

N Page, Librarian-in-Training

Blog created by Niamh Page as part of 23 Things at Cambridge University Medical Library.  Includes reflections on CPD activities.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/niamhpage

(Visited 13 June 2010)

 

 

Noisy Librarians

Blog charting the professional interests and activities of a school librarian in Glasgow.

(Visited 3 November 2010)

 

 

No Librarian Is An Island

Blog of Paul Tovel, a public librarian in Staffordshire, blogging about the many aspects of working in public libraries.

(Visited 17 March 2010)

 

 

Nostuff.org

Blog of Chris Keene, staff at University of Sussex, blogging to discuss "information related web technologies".

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

 

Not Quite 24

A Metadata Librarian blogs about her 23 Things project.

 

 

Optimus Librarian

Blog of Michael Stead, a Transformation Officer working in public libraries in north west England.  Blogging about public libraries, wider issues related to the library and information profession, and gadget lust.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/MichaelStead

(Visited 3 June 2010) 

 

025.04: Michael’s blog

Lots of posts on a wide range of library issues by Michael, an E-Resources Librarian in Bolton. Posting 4 or more times a month on average.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/MichaelStead

(Visited 12 May 2009, blog abandoned by author for Optimus Librarian 3 June 2010)

 

He also blogs as part of a group for Signpost Libraries Blog, “Signposting you to book and DVD reviews, and online resources for your community. Brought to you by Bolton and Wigan libraries.”, although this seems to have been abandoned since August 2007.

(Visited 10 February 2009)

 

 

Oracle Librarian

Blog of Meghan Jones, working in the legal sector in London while completing her MSc in Library and Information Studies. Posts two to three times a month about "web 2.0, social networking, legal information, general shiny things and stuff that doesn’t really fit in any of those categories".

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Organising Chaos

Blog of Laura Woods, a newly qualified law librarian. Blogging about general information issues, and reporting on CPD events.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/WoodsieGirl

(Visited 20 May 2009)

 

 

Overdue Ideas

Blog of Owen Stephens, manager for the JISC funded TELSTAR project at the Open University. Blogging on "ideas linking Libraries, Computing, E-learning, and anything else that springs to mind".

Owen Stephens is also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/ostephens

(Visited 2 November 2009)

 

 

Paige Turner

Interesting behind the scenes look at Swansea Public Libraries, from the viewpoint of a staff member. Reported on the recent refurbishment of their Central Library as well as general topical postings.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PaigeLibrarian

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

PG's Tips

Blog of a librarian at a higher education establishment in Coventry. Regular posts on "'UK horse racing, football and betting topics".

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/pgstips

(Visited 23 May 2009) 

 

 

Random Letters

Blog of Neil Ford, librarian working towards chartership. Regular blog posts about uses of new technologies in libraries and other general library related posts.

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/neiljohnford

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Remixing Libraries

Blog of Paul: "Internet enthusiast, digital thinker, post-librarian and project manager working in a large library".

(Visited 17 July 2009)

 

RSL Bio

RSL Bio is the blog of Ollie Bridle, Subject Librarian for Biochemistry at the Radcliffe Science Library, University of Oxford. This blog posts information about library and information related resources of interest to biochemists at Oxford and further afield. The author of the blog is a former biologist with particular interests in the role of libraries in supporting bioinformatics research and teaching.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/RSLBiochem

(Visited 26 September 2011)

 

The Running Librarian

The Running Librarian is the blog of James Mullan, Information Officer at a UK law firm. Previously called LI Issues or LIG Issues, The Running Librarian posts frequently on the use of Web 2.0 technologies by law firm libraries. It also covers social networking tools, legal and legal library stuff, legal publishing, and law librarianship.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jimmy1712

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Scarlett Librarian

New blog written by a Metadata Administrator at University of Plymouth, and a distance learning MSc Information and Library Studies student. Post about the importance of reading, and professional issues. 

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

Scott's Library Blog

"The main purpose of this blog is to give librarians a few ideas on how they could use technology to facilitate access to resources and promote the library service."

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/ScottHibberson

(Visited 13 August 2009)

 

 

"Self-Plagiarism Is Style!"

Personal blog of Dave Pattern, Library Sytems Manager at the University of Huddersfield, covering web 2.0 and academic libary topics.

(Visited 26 June 2009)

 

 

Semantic Library

Blog of Fiona Bradley, with the aim of exploring "the meaning of the semantic web and how it might be used and developed in libraries" 

(Visited 26 July 2009)

 

 

schammond

Blog of Sarah Hammond, begun as a student undertaking an MA in Librarianship at the University of Sheffield, posting on the progress of her dissertation, Web 2.0 and library issues. Dissertation submitted Sep 2009.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/schammond

(Visited 13 May 2010)

 

Shiny Forager

Librarian, based in Belfast. Originally a group blog, set up to chart the progress of a volunteering project, but now acts as a personal blog for the author's thoughts on library-related matters.

(Visited 08 March 2010)

 

 

Silversprite – the librarian at the end of the world

Prime contender for Most Remote UK Blogger (based in the Outer Hebrides), John Kirriemuir blogs about his business interests of digital libraries, digital gaming and online economics. Currently researching the use of Second Life in UK academic institutions for the EducServ Foundation.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/joe_librarian

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

The Singing Librarian

An academic librarian, working his way through a librarianship qualification, and musing on “Libraries, singing, comics, life”. Regular, often in depth posts on all the aforementioned subjects, but mainly on music and musicals!

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Social software, libraries and e-learning

Blog of Jane Secker, Learning Technology Librarian at LSE. The blog was initially set up as part of the LASSIE project, and includes details of social software and e-learning developments in libraries, as well as personal reflective posts.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jsecker

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

Stuart Benjamin's Blog

Launched in October 2008 by Stuart Benjamin, Information Officer at the UK Transport Research Laboratory, the blog has already had frequent postings on "transport, travel, librarianship, knowledge, music, art, gossip, and so forth", with most posts focussing on transport materials.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/stuartbenjamin

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Tales from Helminthdale

Postings from "Kevin Musgrove" about a library in "Helminthdale". More than that, I can't determine, other than it's good fun to read!

(Visited 2 August 2009)

 

 

Teen Librarian

Does exactly what it says on the tin – a blog with postings relating to teen or youth librarianship. Part of a larger site which is “the first website of its kind in the UK. It is specifically geared towards those that work with Teenagers and 'the Youth' in Libraries in the UK (and also abroad).” No posts since November 2008.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

thewikiman

Established in July 2009, thewikiman blog is written by Ned Potter and deals with marketing and library advocacy, social media, and stuff to do with New Professionals.

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/theREALwikiman

(Visited 24 July 2009)

 

 

Thoughts of a [wannabe] librarian

Blog written by a distance learning student of MSc Information and Library Studies at Aberystwyth currently working in a public library. The blog covers new technologies and public libraries as well as the experiences of a UK distance learning student. 

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/ijclark

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Tina's Library Related Stuff

Blog written by a corporate librarian working in the field of property primarily writing up events but also writing about random topics.

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/tinamreynolds

 

 

Tom Roper's Weblog

Regular short posts from Tom Roper, a "medical (and sometime veterinary) librarian based in Sussex, UK". Posting on a wide variety of topics, from library job hunting, to horseracing :-)

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/tomroper

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Trading Knowledge

Blog written by Frank Norman, librarian in a biomedical research institute. Posts cover the world of science libraries, scholarly publishing and the information industry. Ebooks and research data are particular preoccupations, along with trying to find a path for scientific research libraries to follow in the next few years.  Occasionally strays outside of library preoccupations.

Also on Twitter at http://twitter.com/franknorman

 

Trails and Trials of a Trainee Librarian

This is the blog of Evelyn Jamieson who is currently studying for a master’s in Library and Information Studies at UCL, whilst working part time at The London Library and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling library. Posting on the master's programme, professional development (including cpd 23) and other training and events.

 

 

Twinset'n'Purls

Subject Librarian's library and personal blog.  Posts cover libraries, librarianship, social media stuff, knitting, and a bit of random.  Has a lot of footnotes.

 

Undaimonia

Blog of "an aspiring librarian and writer living in the United Kingdom". The author, Simon XIX is "studying for a Masters in Library and Information Management and aiming for a job in an academic library". Regular posts on a wide range of subjects.

(Visited 18 September 2009)

 

 

The UK Biblioblogosphere

Postgraduate Information and Library Management student recording the progress of his dissertation on UK biblioblogosphere in Higher Education.  Dissertation submitted in 2008, last post of blog in December 2008. Now blogs as The Information Professional.

(Visited 23 May 2009)

 

 

Vicki Owen's Topically Technological Library Blog

A "topical technological blog on all things library: mobile technologies and m-learning (PDA's, laptops, e-readers, netbooks, mobile phones, blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, IM, social software - bookmarking, networking etc), assistie/adaptive technology, access for all" by Vicki Owen, "currently researching mobile technologies as part of a 9 month research project for Liverpool John Moores University".

(Visited 2 August 2009)

 

 

Walk You Home

Blog of Lauren Smith, a newly qualified librarian, member of public libraries advocacy group Voices for the Library and campaigner for Save Doncaster Libraries. Regular blog posts about studying librarianship, and public library advocacy.

Also on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/walkyouhome

(Visited 23 February 2010)

 

 

What? Where Am I? Who Are You? Why Am I Here?

An overwhelmingly exciting "23 things" blog.  I am a cataloger in a University library.

 

 

When I Grow Up I Want To Be a Librarian 

Following on from her Chartership blog Katharine Widdows, is continuing to blog at this new location, on issues related to CILIP, Chartership and Libraries. 

Also on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/kwiddows

(Visited 23 May 2009)

  

 

There's always room for improvement

A blog tracing the progress of a library professional through 23 Things.

 

 

Ubuntu Moments

Blog recording my discovery of Web 2.0 resources through UW's 23 Things programme.

 

 

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